Woodsboro scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the Yorktown Wildcats as the Woodsboro Eagles made off with a 15-6 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Woodsboro as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Layton Jochetz and Tagg Silvas made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Jochetz pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Silvas struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Jochetz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Jochetz scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances, while Silvas scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Woodsboro let Jordan Vega and Braden Gray loose on the outfield. Vega scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Gray scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Cole Thompson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
On Yorktown's side, Deagan Mungia was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Woodsboro's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Yorktown, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodsboro will take on Three Rivers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Three Rivers' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Woodsboro's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Yorktown, they will be playing at home against Kenedy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Yorktown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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